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Post by RidiculousNinja on Jun 20, 2018 15:33:04 GMT -5
Wray leaned over to Sindor his anger apparent. "Perhaps my friend we should find out more before we waste time or resources. Afterall not all collapsed tunnels are impassable or it could be so far collapsed it would take days to get through and maybe there is an alternative way in. Either way we should check it before I waste my time. I respect both of your opinions but I lead thousands of men and women and I'm sure I have seen more combat. I'm not trying to tell you what to do but merely offer guidance since no one else seemed to be." He turned to Vader, "My Lord, if there is no more information available I plan to look around unless you have more guidance."
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Post by Manah on Jun 20, 2018 16:19:27 GMT -5
"Enough of your pointless bickering, the both of you", Vader said dryly. "Droids are but tools, whereas the Force's might is unlimited. Perhaps you are telling me I should have used droids instead, Sindor? ...And you, Vice-Admiral. Your command over your men is unrelated to your presence in this team. I did not select you for your rank, I chose you for your skills and potential."
He stared at them one after the other. "If you think droids might be necessary, then bring some. If you're convinced that they're not, then don't. It is of no concern to me. As my elite team, you should be able to agree on a plan of action on your own", he said sternly.
He glanced at Naijix. "...The Sith whose tomb you are looking for was named Darth Cheras", he said, turning around to leave. "I will be expecting results. Do not disappoint me."
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Post by Mephistel on Jun 20, 2018 16:30:36 GMT -5
Naijix
Naijix nodded to his master, smirked at the two bickering. This was exactly why he didn't like working with teams so disparate. It didn't matter much if they had months of training together, they were all out of their elements here...well, some of them. But it didn't matter, what mattered was that they needed to get results, and that was something Naijix was good at providing.
-Sooo...Let's just first have a look at the entrance and where we can head from there...if we indeed need droids to dig in, then fine, if not, I'm pretty sure whatever is in our way, we three can toss aside using our gifts no?-
The togruta said. This time, his tone was a lot more serious as Vader left the area, he bow to him slightly. Tough he was feeling a bit annoyed, there was things to be done.
-Now why don't I go have a look or perhaps do your ship possess any sensors or scans that might help us in finding if there are any livings beings in said tunnels? -
Naijix ask the Vice-Admiral. After that, he would concentrate his own energy on sensing the place for a guiding line, asking the Force to guide me to where I need to go.
--------------------------------- 3 in social skills to state my plan. 5 in Use the Force, +1 from Strong in the Force, to search for answer or guide line, a vision perhaps, that could give me a good starting point in order to look for the tombs. See if the entrance Vader gave us is the only entry or if there are other options.
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Post by Janus on Jun 20, 2018 17:05:54 GMT -5
"As you wish master."
Sindor stepped back and closed his eyes. Naijix had asked Vader where the entrance might be but apparently that was part of the test.
He had only been curious about the tunnels before now he stretched out his mind properly seeing with the force.
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Actions
Use the force (sense surroundings): 10 - look for potential entrances to the Sith Tomb
Health 2/3 Energy 4/14 Defence 5 (reflexive dodge 3, armour 2)
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Post by GPMC on Jun 20, 2018 18:56:38 GMT -5
Zara Blacklight
"On it !" What all Zara said as Vader was starting to loose his mood. In all honesty, she could feel with him. It was ways such a drain when one's subordinates were .. demanding attention. The job was theirs now, and "possible danger" or not there was no reason for them to fail. Worst case they'd need a while. But Vader didn't give a time limit, so THAT danger was not much of an issue anyway.
"Yeah, first we need a better assertion of the tomb. Us "gifted" can "feel" while the ships' can scan. Vice got a pretty big one in orbit right ? And the other ship 's pretty close, which makes up for "weaker sensors". So let's see what we can find out from here, and go from there!
On second thought.. I'll call on my ship as well... Plenty of equipment on it for various situations. It can land, so that'll save us the time to "choose" what we need in advance."
Activating her com .. "Yo,.. it's your boss lady calling. Vacation 's over. I need you all in imidiate proximity asap. All crew back on board if they aren't, fly over my position on da planet and do me a quick scan of "below". Find yourself a place for safe landing after that. Get all ready for an excavation. But most importantly, be polite to the Imperials', don't wanne hear complaints ! We're with friendlies here, no need to change that !" She didn't know who right now was at the com's, but that didn't really matter. Hopefully all crew were on board. They SHOULD be, but there were always good reasons.. And bad o_0.
The "be friendly" remark was mostly a tease, the "get ready" however was not. *They better not be taking too long! Entering the planet's range SHOULD have been a signal for them to prepare. Hope I won't need a vice-captain of my own..*
==== Action 1: 1 stone to statecraft -> commander option, -> one stone for either directly "scanning" the area/target/tomb (use force, force users), or for "ordering a scan" (leadership/communication, the other two) + 1 stone to call the "Mad Rancor" to get here. + A scan from "close above" once they arrive then having them find a "safe" landing spot to "unload"
-> 1 extra cost (tiresome)
Action 2: 2 stones use force to finally "feel" the area herself. -> +1 extra cost (tiresome) --- Health: 2/2 E-pool: 12/12 E-spend/E-Regen: 6/6
inni(agil) 5 def physical = 5 (RD) Mental = 1
OOC: The Mad Rancor should still be on the Reaper, so they 'll need a while. But at least they won't have to put together a landing party first.
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Post by RidiculousNinja on Jun 20, 2018 20:33:53 GMT -5
The anger washed away from Wray and was replaced with mere annoyance as Naijix literally recommends exactly what he told Sindor what they should do. He raises his comlink up and establishes a connection to the Reaper. "Captain, I need a full scan of the surface beneath us including composition, specifically we are looking for tunnels and structures. Once the scans are complete send them to my personal holo unit. Also have my droids and combat team prepped and ready incase they are needed.." He hangs up and turned back to the group. "Vader is right we needn't bicker, But on that note I need your cooperation. Naijix this isn't a very stealthy group if that what you want to do then you should scout ahead and see what you can find maybe even another way in. Sindor while I'm not trying to be in control it wont help the group if we disagree all the time. Zara had a good suggestion with the scans but I think the Reaper will have it covered." Wray couldn't help but wonder what Vader meant by potential and for some reason that bothered him, was he planning on teaching him magic'?
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jun 20, 2018 21:23:13 GMT -5
"Okay. I'll have to see about picking up a couple next outpost we stop at." He noted. "Look if you guys want me to go first, I think I can survive any blaster fire they have while you guys rush in from behind me for the kill." He said. "Just saying I've got the most armor. I can survive whatever's in their long enough to provide cover."
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Post by Manah on Jun 21, 2018 16:09:31 GMT -5
After speaking his piece, Naijix attempts to sense for possible entrances through the Force, with the results of understanding that entering the ruins of the former CIS complex was likely the most direct and easiest way. The tunnels underneath the facility would lead them deep underground, where he could sense the Dark Side better and more powerfully than in the general area. Other entrances were likely possible, but they were also more difficult to access, either due to close proximity to the river of magma below, or due to said entrances being mostly collapsed.
While he sensed the latter entrances with much clarity, Sindor could not sense far enough to identify the one close to the lava(*). However, his more precise observation of the main entrance revealed to him that while the tunnels were somewhat collapsed, it would be easy for Force users to make their way in... with the exception to one sealed door within the base, likely what kept the CIS building safe from the unknown tunnels below.
"Yess, boss, we'll be right there", the voice said on the comlink(**). The Mad Rancor had been pretty close by, in fact, as the trio of Force users had arrived to their meeting with Vader on the Force adept's ship in the first place. They were but minutes away and would be there soon.
Meanwhile, Dresden proceeded to contact the Reaper with ease.
"Yes, sir", the captain said, pausing to give her orders to an operations officer. "Scanning immediately. You should receive the data any second now."
As he had requested holo data, the transfer was going to take a moment, but it was currently being done. *Due to Sense Surroundings being limited by your AN, while you can sense especially clearer with more stones, you can't sense farther. Still, you're getting some more details.
**As I said via PM, until I get the clarified version of the crew, I can't really use those NPCs more than vaguely. ^_^
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Post by Mephistel on Jun 21, 2018 16:26:45 GMT -5
Naijix
After having completed his search, he sighed.
-Our best choice is the CIS complex...it will lead us down, others entries are too close to the lava rivers...tough...-
He turned to Sindor with a grin.
-The dark side is a lot more powerful down below...it should lead us straight to the tombs...at least it should be a good guide to it. -
He said.
-Got anything else? -
He turn to Sindor and Wray who was waiting for the scans to be done.
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Post by Janus on Jun 21, 2018 17:21:05 GMT -5
He grinned back at Naijix, sharing his excitement. This was what they had both wanted. The tomb of a genuine Sith Lord.
"I agree, there appears to be a sealed door within the complex that leads to tunnels below. We can certainly get down to it using the force. How our companions will fare will be another matter."
"It appears to be quite far underground, there are a number of collapsed areas as Lord Vader suggested and I have no idea if the power to the facility survived. We'll no doubt know more when the scans from The Reaper come in."
"I wonder if there are any battle droids left..."
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Use the force (spence force): 4 - See if the force will give me an idea if there are any battle droids or threats in the CIS complex
Health 3/3 Energy 7/14 Defence 5 (reflexive dodge 3, armour 2.)
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Post by GPMC on Jun 21, 2018 17:41:53 GMT -5
Zara Blacklight
"Well then.. let's check it out. A lava bath wouldn't be my choice either.
Darth Cheras heh.. wander what he left behind for us. .. CIS 's a mining complex right ?"
And yes, a Mandalorian Hutt in front of us sure sounds nice. And so she started to move. Zara seemed pretty relaxed, and she was. But at the same time she also was making sure the path was safe. ==== Action 1: 1 stone for movement, to the CIS complex Action 2: 5 stones to black ops(int) to be on the lookout for nasty surprises. +1 from her sharp Zabrak senses. -> 6 to spot dangers on the way. --- Health: 2/2 E-pool: 12/12 E-spend/E-Regen: 6/6
inni(agil) 5 def physical = 5 (RD) Mental = 1
OOC: Should she spot any danger on the way she'll share the info with the others.
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Post by RidiculousNinja on Jun 21, 2018 18:21:52 GMT -5
"Give me a second and the Reaper should tell us all we need to know. If there are battle droids down there we should be able to handle them with a little effort. Well to be honest I'm counting on your lightsabers... and if we find some maybe we can salvage a few."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jun 21, 2018 19:29:55 GMT -5
"Fine by me. I'll take point until you guys decide to follow." He said slithering his way up to the entrance still not quite going inside yet so as not to jump the gun, and put everyone in danger.
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Post by Manah on Jun 21, 2018 20:17:27 GMT -5
As Naijix and Sindor discussed, Sindor attempted to sense droids through the Force, which he failed to do, due to droids not being living beings. He did have more chance at sensing other, more ancient threats, likely down in the tomb itself. He also sensed that the ruined CIS facility itself was pretty dangerous itself, although whyever that was remained unknown to him so far. He merely had a bad feeling about it... which made sense. An Elite team would be wasted on an easy target.
Soon enough, the data made it to Wray's holo recorder through his comlink connection. The device projected a three dimensional map of the lower levels of the heavily damaged complex, revealing large rooms, several corridors connecting them, some fully collapsed, others only partly obstructed. The facility had once been created by the Techno union which owned Mustafar during the Clone Wars; its purpose originally being the recovery of minerals from the planet's magma river and rare materials as supplies for the CIS armies. The station was mostly made of durasteel, as was to be expected. However, the tunnels beneath were far more ancient, possibly dating back thousands of years, beginning behind a walled-off tunnel behind the door Sindor had detected earlier, and plunging into the depths of the planet's volcanic crust. The surrounding volcanic activity made it difficult to scan further, but from what Sindor and Naijix had sensed, those were definitely the right tunnels, as they clearly led to the area they sensed the Dark Side from.
Zara and Zorto began making their way in, the Zabrak woman soon locating a relatively stable path to the entrance despite a half-collapsed rooftop due to a starfighter crashing into it during the war. As Zorto took the lead, Zara's comlink beeped; the Mad Rancor was flying over the area above in the sky.
"Everything alright ma'am? Do you need us?"
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Post by Janus on Jun 22, 2018 14:26:02 GMT -5
"Well salvaging is a plan I can get behind. There is danger in the CIS underground area though, I can sense it, though not it's source. That would seem to imply droids, and if you want battle droids I might need some ion grenades, or droid schematics. Light Sabres tend to turn circuitry to useless junk."
Sindor had examined the droids he had fought in training. Light Sabres just melted things on contact and anything melted could not be salvaged.
"Should we use combat support protocols?" He asked Wray.
Being fed information from a base or supporting vessel was a tactic as old as time itself and in warfare quickly accessed information was often more useful than a blaster rifle. The Reaper could track them and their progress through their comms, however Wray was the Reapers commanding officer so it was only polite to ask.
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